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Letter: No surprise that long-term solutions get short shrift

Published 11 December 2024

From Dyane Silvester, Arnside, Cumbria, UK

Am I alone in finding the lack of investment in something as seemingly essential or highly beneficial as GM food crops far from astounding? When we consider the lack of meaningful investment in combating major problems such as water pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss, it comes as no surprise. If there is no quick profit, there is generally no incentive to invest (Leader, 16 November).

Issue no. 3521 published 14 December 2024

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